Questions for Pages 7-31
1. Why does the author begin the story with the statement, "Phoebe was going to be a spy"?
2. Why does Phoebe's father want her to bevome General George Washington's housekeeper at Mortier House?
3. What specific directions does Sam Fraunces give his daughter?
4. What words are used that relate to spying?
Questions for Pages 32-47
1. What urgent news does Phoebe's father pass on to her?
2. How does Phoebe figure out who is responsible for the plot to poison General Washington?
3. What phrases does the author use to describe the confusion as the plot is revealed?
4. What clues does the author provide that lead you to suspect Thomas Hickey?
1. Why does the author begin the story with the statement, "Phoebe was going to be a spy"?
2. Why does Phoebe's father want her to bevome General George Washington's housekeeper at Mortier House?
3. What specific directions does Sam Fraunces give his daughter?
4. What words are used that relate to spying?
Questions for Pages 32-47
1. What urgent news does Phoebe's father pass on to her?
2. How does Phoebe figure out who is responsible for the plot to poison General Washington?
3. What phrases does the author use to describe the confusion as the plot is revealed?
4. What clues does the author provide that lead you to suspect Thomas Hickey?